Bill > HB5236

This bill mandates that county commissions inspect all ballot tabulating equipment to ensure it is not connected to the internet, meaning it is "independent" and "nonnetworked," and that no modem or SIM card is installed, by one week before in-person voting begins. They must then report their findings, including verification of no modem or SIM card, that the equipment was sealed, and any actions taken to fix problems, to the Secretary of State by the end of the inspection, with noncompliant equipment prohibited from use until the Secretary of State confirms it meets state law. Furthermore, the Secretary of State will conduct a random audit of at least 10% of the tabulating equipment in at least five counties, 14 days before the election, to verify compliance and will then prepare a public report of their findings, similar to the county commission's report.

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